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PASER Rating 5 of 10

Fair Condition

Pavement showing significant surface deterioration with moderate cracking patterns. Structural integrity is declining—this is the critical decision point for rehabilitation versus continued decline.

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ORCA aerial assessment — PASER 5 segment, fair condition with block cracking

What You'll See

  • Block cracking covering 25-50% of surface area
  • Moderate transverse and longitudinal cracking
  • Some patching from previous spot repairs
  • Visible surface raveling and aggregate loss
  • Early signs of rutting in wheel paths

ORCA AI Detection

  • Medium-density crack networks visible in aerial imagery
  • Color and texture variations indicating multiple distress types
  • Patching patterns detected and mapped
  • Moderate confidence classification (85-92%)

Recommended Action

Structural overlay or rehabilitation required. Surface treatments alone will not be effective at this stage. A 2-3 inch asphalt overlay after crack repair is the typical treatment. Delaying action will accelerate deterioration to the point where full reconstruction is needed.

Estimated Treatment Cost

Mill and overlay (2"): $15-25/sq yd. Cold-in-place recycling with overlay: $12-20/sq yd. Acting at PASER 5 costs roughly one-third of what full reconstruction will cost if the road is allowed to deteriorate to PASER 2-3.

Rehabilitate — The Critical Window

PASER 5 is the tipping point. Roads that receive treatment here can be restored to near-new condition. Roads that are deferred past this point typically require full reconstruction at 3-5x the cost.

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